Director, Global Supply Chain - Strategy & Transformation

Requisition ID:  34360  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving global supply chain excellence? Join a dynamic organization as a strategic advisor to the VP of Global Supply Chain, where you'll shape enterprise-level initiatives, lead cross-functional transformation, and influence executive decision-making. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to translate strategy into action, optimize global operations, and champion innovation through digital tools and advanced analytics. If you thrive in complexity, possess exceptional judgment, and excel at aligning stakeholders across functions, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on a global scale.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop and operationalize global supply chain strategies aligned with corporate goals and growth objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish global supply chain objectives as part of both short- and long-term business planning.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and risk mitigation across supply chain functions.
• Assess market trends, regulatory shifts, and emerging technologies to inform strategic direction.
• Translate complex strategic concepts into actionable programs and measurable outcomes.

Supply Chain Optimization & Global Operations

• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement of supply chain processes, logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
• Implement systems and best practices to enhance visibility, cost efficiency, and reliability across the global supply chain.
• Enable adoption/replications across regional and functional teams.
• Establish governance, reviews, and dashboards to sustain progress and accountability.
• Evaluate the impact of new programs or policies on manufacturing and logistics operations, ensuring business continuity and scalability.
• Champion digital transformation tools, advanced analytics, AI and automation to enable data-driven decision-making and efficiency.

Strategic Leadership & Advisory Support

• Serve as a senior advisor and thought partner to the VP, providing high-quality analysis, recommendations, and executive-level deliverables.
• Prepare and refine executive presentations and briefing materials that reflect strategic priorities and brand standards.
• Act as a surrogate for the VP in meetings and decision-making forums, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and leadership intent.
• Drive strategic alignment across multiple business units, ensuring clarity and accountability in execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment

• Partner with leaders across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure strategic and operational cohesion.
• Lead communication efforts that cascade priorities and reinforce alignment with enterprise-wide objectives.
• Facilitate decision-making across global teams by coordinating input, managing dependencies, and ensuring clarity on ownership and timelines.

Performance Management

• Establish frameworks for performance tracking, KPI monitoring, and business outcome reporting.
• Identify and lead initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and increase agility across global operations.
• Manage action plans, commitments, and follow-ups on behalf of the SVP, ensuring execution fidelity and accountability.
• Lead post-initiative evaluations to capture learnings and optimize future efforts.

Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead end-to-end management of special initiatives, including market expansion, operational restructuring, or organizational design projects.
• Develop project governance models (e.g., Steering Committees, PMOs), ensuring cross-functional representation and transparent decision-making.
• Serve as the connective tissue between teams—facilitating the movement of ideas, resources, and decisions across global operations.
• Integrate relevant sustainability initiatives into supply chain strategy.

Leadership & Development

• Cultivate a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and innovation within the team and across partner functions.
• Identify, mentor, and develop high-potential team members to strengthen organizational capability and succession planning. Enable stretch opportunities and individualized development plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline required.
• MBA or advanced degree in Operations, Strategy, or related field strongly preferred.

Experience

• Seven to ten (7–10) years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in a global supply chain, operations, or strategic Chief of Staff capacity.
• Proven record of influencing at the executive level and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain principles, business planning, and organizational transformation.
• Demonstrated success in creating and presenting executive-level communications.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Skills

• Exceptional strategic thinking and ability to balance long-term vision with near-term execution.
• Advanced project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical acumen and ability to synthesize data into insights.
• Polished communication skills, with strong executive presence and aesthetic sensibility.
• High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and discretion.
• Adept at working independently, prioritizing effectively, and anticipating leadership needs.
• Proficiency in digital tools, analytics, and modern supply chain platforms.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Agility: Connects broad vision to practical action plans.
• Influential Leadership: Inspires without direct authority, driving alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Operational Mastery: Embeds rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement into operations.
• Anticipatory Mindset: Proactively identifies needs and designs solutions before issues arise.
• Executive Presence: Communicates with confidence, clarity, and professionalism at all levels.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment, managing shifting priorities and complex challenges.

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado or Remote Globally (Ideally in NA or EMEA) - Open to candidates willing to relocate to the Denver metro area. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, traverse, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $191,700.00 to $239,700.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  30.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.